The Duchess Diamond Guyana 17

Dynamic, evolving flavors with bold complexity.

Evolving, complex flavor profile
Bold, aromatic nose
Well-balanced fruity spices
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Guyana 17 stands out with a dynamic profile that unfolds from an aromatic burst of fruit and spice to a more refined, tannic complexity. Our community appreciates its bold, evolving character, making it a captivating choice for aficionados.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Guyana 17 is an impressive, limited-release rum crafted at the Diamond distillery in Guyana and bottled by The Duchess. Distilled from molasses using a pot still and aged 17 years, it offers a fascinating aroma of varnish, tobacco, floral notes, pear, and apple. On the palate, our community highlights evolving tannins, black pepper, dried fruits, and vibrant citrus twists that develop beautifully over time. Many RumX members appreciate its intricate balance between a robust, metallic start and a mellow, well-integrated finish. This unique spirit delivers a sensory journey that resonates with both novice and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

    Aroma

    Varnish Tobacco Floral Pear

    Taste

    Tannins Black pepper Dried fruit Orange peel

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3/10 17 reviews
    Top 36% Diamond

    #4085 Considering the price tag I think you get a lot for your money. Fruity and pretty well balanced. It needs to rest for a good while to release all the flavours and I like the light dryness in the profile. Draws really nice curtains in the glass and the empty glass is really nice and I can pick up licorice and some ginger.

    So far my favorite out of the „younger“ KFMs. Most pronounced fruit notes. If this is based on the partial tropical aging remains speculation. ;)

    Initially wafts of varnish, orange peel and molasses, but leave it to develop for 20 minutes and it gets tannic with raisins, figs and dried dates. Leave it for another 20 minutes and more continental notes appear in the form of apple and pear completed with sweet spices, a touch of anise and a pinch of saffron. On the palate it opens up overly metallic then turns mineral rather quickly with notes of petrichor. The same dried fruits and orange peel make a comeback. Again quite tannic. Fresh herbal tea and anise at the back of the tongue. It has a burn, as the alcohol is unfortunately not integrated perfectly. Finishes lovely with honeyed tea, dried fruits and licorice candy. I like it, but I only just opened the bottle. The flavours are still very rudimentary and will most likely develop better over time with more oxidation. EDIT: Retasted this after a couple of months and it has indeed settled nicely.

    Dle barvy bych tomu neřekl 17 let ani při staření na kontinentu, ale ta vůně je zajímavá. Hodně svěží ovoce s techničností a trochou květin. V chuti zase moc příjemné ovoce s melasou. Tohle mě teda příjemně překvapilo.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX9439
    ABV
    59,3%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2003
    Cask number
    #26
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    17 years
    No. of bottles
    215
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Duchess • Diamond 2003 &nbsp; 17yr &nbsp; 59,3% Guyana 17

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    About the Diamond distillery

    The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 4,326 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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